The Arthritis Foundation

Alpha Omicron Pi’s national philanthropy is Arthritis Research and the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization. This cause was chosen because it is the nation's leading cause of disability. Since adopting Arthritis Research as its international philanthropy in 1967, Alpha Omicron Pi has raised over $1.5 million dollars for grants and research.In order to support causes the Gamma Alpha chapter at George Mason University holds two large philanthropy events a year. In the Fall semester during parents weekend we hold a large BBQ that we call Smoke-Out Arthritis, where friends and family of AOII get together to learn about our philanthropy while socializing and getting to know the chapter. In the Spring semester Gamma Alpha partners with the Washington Nationals baseball team, and the Mid-Atlantic Arthritis Foundation during the annual Strike-Out Arthritis game. Sisters pre-sell tickets, and work a special booth during the game to raise awareness and help with fundraising for the Arthritis Foundation. Gamma Alpha is proud to pioneering this event and partnerships with a Major Sports team, serving as a model for other AOII chapters across the country in creating similar events.

​Strike Out Arthritis

In 2001, Alpha Omicron Pi national headquarters launched its Strike Out Arthritis campaign as a platform for chapters to build philanthropic events that would both raise funds for the cause and promote the Fraternity's commitment to "striking" out arthritis in the search for a cure.

The sisters of Gamma Alpha partner with the Washington Nationals every year as we work endlessly to help those suffering from Arthritis! ​

​The Gamma Alpha chapter is proud to say that we raised over $3,000 at the 2017 Strike Out Arthritis! Nationally, Alpha Omicron Pi is an official partner of the Arthritis Foundation, the Champion of Yes, leading the fight for the arthritis, the number one cause for disability across the United States.

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What Our Sisterhood is Founded On

Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on the principles of character, dignity, scholarship and college loyalty. The Gamma Alpha chapter at George Mason University constantly strives to exceed this expectation. All of our members are smart, social, and well poised young women who work everyday to contribute to GMU and our community as a whole. We thank you for your interest in our chapter and we invite to explore our website to learn more about our sisterhood.